The swarm are still in the hive, and there are still bees holding their waggling abdomens aloft at the entrance, and, as far as I can tell, eating some of the mountain of fondant we left for them. Assuming they decide to stay, they now have a busy time ahead as they set up home in the new hive. …

Thomas brought a second swarm to the apiary tonight and put them in Dave and D's hive. We're really pleased — we now have two distinct colonies, each of which will develop in their own way, and therefore twice the opportunity to learn.